AWB Chapter 226 Xie Jue's gaze swept back and forth between the two of them.
Chapter 226 Xie Jue's gaze swept back and forth between the two of them.
Qin Jiuwei looked at Xu Liuer's confused expression and couldn't help but chuckle, gently pinching her brow.
She forgot that Xu Liuer was not good at reading accounts.
Qin Jiuwei pointed to several places in the ledger and patiently explained them to Xu Liuer.
Xu Liuer listened attentively, her eyes growing brighter with each word.
Her voice was tinged with excitement: "Sister-in-law, it's so simple! I never understood it before. So this is how you read accounts."
The Lady Hou had taught her for a long time, but she still couldn't understand it.
She didn't expect that her sister-in-law could understand her so easily after just a few words. Her sister-in-law is indeed amazing.
Qin Jiu smiled and nodded: "Yes, many people think that ledgers are complicated, but in fact, as long as you can distinguish each item, it is not difficult."
As she explained, she gradually guided Xu Liuer to understand the logic behind the accounts.
Xu Liuer would occasionally ask a few questions, which Qin Jiuwei would patiently answer one by one.
Xu Liuer became more and more interested as she listened, her previous confusion gradually dissipated, and her eyes sparkled.
When she was learning to read account books from Lady Hou, Lady Hou would get impatient and scold her for being stupid if she asked too many questions.
But my sister-in-law is different; she is gentle and patient.
"Sister-in-law, you are so smart. I could never learn it no matter how hard I tried, but you explained it to me in just a few words."
Qin Jiuwei smiled gently and said, "Actually, as long as you are willing to learn, you will be able to master these things by reading them a few more times."
Xu Liuer nodded vigorously, very happy.
She sat in the room for the time it takes to drink two cups of tea before happily leaving with the account book.
She couldn't learn it no matter what she tried, and thought she was stupid!
Now it seems she's not stupid at all! She's already learned how to read accounts!
Watching her retreating figure, Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"The Second Young Mistress seems different from the other members of the Second Branch," Xiao He remarked from the side.
The second young master was silent and gloomy, and the youngest young master was even more... well.
But it's quite surprising that the second young mistress is actually so gentle and kind.
“Indeed, Liu’er’s character is impeccable.” Qin Jiuwei picked up the teacup beside her, preparing to take a sip of water to moisten her throat.
I've been talking for a while now, and my throat is all dry.
But before she could even taste the tea, Qin Jiuwei suddenly caught a glimpse of a small head near the door frame.
She chuckled softly, then slowly drawled out, "Jue-ge'er—"
As soon as he finished speaking, a fluffy little head peeked out.
Xie Jue's large, dark eyes darted around, and a radiant smile graced his face.
"Come here." Qin Jiu smiled and beckoned to him.
“Yes, Mother!” Xie Jingchun’s voice suddenly rang out, full of vigor.
Qin Jiuwei: ?
Wasn't she calling for Xie Jue?
She looked closely and saw that Xie Jing and Xie Jingchun were right behind Xie Jue.
Qin Jiuwei: ……
One head popped up, and somehow it led to three people...
It looks like a candied hawthorn skewer.
"Why did the three of you come together?"
"We arrived a while ago." Xie Jingchun strode forward, casually found a place to sit down in the room, and moved with a somewhat lazy air. "But we didn't come in because there were people inside."
Xie Jue nodded in agreement, whispering, "And that person is Xie Siyuan's mother..."
They immediately decided not to come over and only showed themselves after everyone had left.
Although his voice was soft, Qin Jiuwei still heard it and couldn't help but chuckle helplessly after hearing it.
These little kids are already sitting together.
“Xie Siyuan is Xie Siyuan, and Xu Liuer is Xu Liuer.” Qin Jiuwei looked at Xie Jue with gentle eyes and guided him, “Everyone is very complex, and we cannot make conclusions easily.”
"To understand someone, you have to get to know them, not decide based on external opinions. Xu Liu'er isn't a bad person; you'll understand once you spend more time with her."
Xie Jue blinked and thought carefully.
It seems that's indeed the case.
At first, they were wary of their mother, but as they got to know her better...
"I understand, Mother!" Xie Jue looked at her with clear eyes.
Xie Jing, standing to the side, couldn't help but twitch his brow slightly.
"Young Madam, the bird's nest soup is ready." At this moment, a maid walked in carrying a porcelain bowl.
"Bird's nest?" Xiaohe looked at the bird's nest with great confusion.
Why is it bird's nest again?
"This wasn't for me." Qin Jiuwei chuckled as she saw Xiao He's expression.
She turned her gaze to the slender figure beside her, "This is for Nan Nan to eat."
Upon hearing her name called, Nan Nan's eyes widened instantly, her face filled with surprise and confusion. "Huh? Me?"
"I was originally going to give it to you. This morning was a trap, but this time it's for real." Qin Jiu smiled slightly, her eyes gentle. "You're too thin. This bird's nest can nourish your body, improve your complexion, and boost your energy. It's good for you."
Nan Nan's meals at the Marquis's residence weren't bad, but her health had been severely compromised since childhood, so she needed to eat more nourishing foods.
Nan Nan was stunned for a moment, a touch of emotion flashing in her eyes.
She nodded, her voice low and soft, "Thank you, young mistress."
“Nan Nan really should eat more; she’s as skinny as a kitten.” Xie Jingchun looked at her, a smile creeping onto his lips. “If she keeps going like this, she’ll be blown away by the wind.”
Nan Nan hurriedly lowered her head, not daring to look him in the eye. She muttered softly, "I... I'm not that thin..."
Xie Jue's gaze swept over the two of them, and he curled his lip in disdain.
Tch, here we go again, bro.
The next day.
Qin Jiuwei spent a whole day investigating the matter in the kitchen before she could finally get to the bottom of it.
Granny Qiu was the one who embezzled the most; besides her, many other purchasing nannies and servants also participated.
Qin Jiuwei dealt with them one by one, and they all returned the money they had embezzled.
With such a commotion, the old lady and the marquis naturally knew about it.
During dinner, Madam Xie looked at Qin Jiuwei, who was eating quietly beside her, with admiration in her eyes.
“Jiuwei, the kitchen matter was handled very well. I really didn’t expect that Granny Qiu would do such a foolish thing! Now that the Marquis’s mansion is in your hands, I am completely at ease.”
Lord Xie nodded slightly.
He hadn't expected that Qin Jiuwei would uncover the kitchen embezzlement within just two days of taking over the Marquis's residence; she was truly meticulous.
Hearing Lord Xie and Madam Xie's constant praise, Madam Hou was furious.
The garden's purchasing agents were distant relatives of the old lady, the storeroom was managed by the Marquis's wet nurse, and only the kitchen's Granny Qiu was her dowry maid.
Qin Jiuwei deliberately targeted the kitchen and Granny Qiu; wasn't that intentional?
This woman did it on purpose!
Qin Jiuwei smiled and said, "This is what Jiuwei should do."
Xu Liuer was also very happy to see Qin Jiuwei being praised.
Her almond-shaped eyes curved into a smile as she looked at her.
My sister-in-law is so capable, she deserves all the praise.
In no time, Xu Liuer's appetite improved considerably, and she instructed the maid to serve her another bowl of snowflake tofu soup.
Just as the soup was placed in front of Xu Liuer, Xie Zhongzhi's deep voice suddenly rang in her ears.
"Eat less, we're going to General Li's mansion tomorrow, don't get an upset stomach."
Xu Liuer's hand holding the porcelain spoon paused involuntarily, and the smile on her face froze.